John Brewster is a passionate homebrewer with over a decade of experience experimenting with different beer styles. After working at three craft breweries and winning several regional homebrew competitions, John now dedicates his time to developing innovative recipes and teaching brewing techniques. His specialty lies in creating unique flavor profiles by combining traditional brewing methods with unexpected ingredients. When not tending to his five fermenters, John enjoys pairing his creations with artisanal cheeses and hosting tasting sessions for friends and family.
Learn how to build a kegerator at home with this comprehensive DIY guide. Discover step-by-step instructions, essential components, tools needed, and expert tips for converting any refrigerator into a professional-grade beer dispensing system that keeps your homebrew perfectly cold and…
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Master the essential art of brewing equipment sanitization with this comprehensive guide. Learn proper cleaning vs sanitizing methods, best sanitizers like Star San, step-by-step techniques, and expert tips to prevent contamination and ensure perfect beer every time. Contamination represents the…
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Learn how to build a DIY mash tun from scratch with this comprehensive guide. Discover step-by-step construction methods, essential tools, materials needed, and expert tips for creating an efficient mash tun that delivers professional brewing results at home. Building your…
Discover the rich history and flavor of Scottish-Style Ale—learn its origins, brewing process, and what makes this classic beer style unique. Picture this: you’re settling into a cozy pub on a windswept Scottish evening, and the bartender slides a dark…
Learn how to start a microbrewery in New Zealand—covering costs, licenses, equipment, and expert tips to launch a successful craft beer business. Kia ora, fellow brewing enthusiasts! Let me tell you about the moment everything clicked for me. I was…
Complete guide to opening a craft brewery in Thailand 2025. Learn licensing requirements, investment costs ($120K-$1.8M), regulatory reforms, and market strategies. Expert insights on Thai ingredients, sustainability, and proven success tactics for Thailand’s $1.34B craft beer market. Standing in the…
Guide to set up microbrewery in China: 2000+ breweries thriving! Learn startup costs, regulations, equipment sourcing & enter the ¥billion market. When I first visited China in 2015 to consult for a brewing project in Shanghai, the craft beer scene…